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420sx · 09-01-2011, 03:42 PM

The best way to learn how to weld... is just like the best way to learn how to drive. Seat time.

A good teacher is always helpful. But if you're somewhat proficient with Google, you could definitely teach yourself how to do it. The best way to learn is to weld, and weld A LOT. When I took welding at MBIT in high school, we'd come in at 7:30, be in our booths by 8, and run beads nonstop until noon. Everyday.

Buy/borrow/rent a welder, and just weld. The hardest part about welding is setting up the machine, and knowing how to adjust it for a desired effect. That comes with practice, and you also have to get to know your machine. If you want to borrow mine, you can. I can teach you how to set it up and run you through the basics. After that, its just practice that will help you improve.

09-01-2011, 03:42 PM	#3
420sx Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Warrington, PA Member #2811 My Ride: '98 240sx, 98 Impreza L, 00 SV650 iTrader: (5)	The best way to learn how to weld... is just like the best way to learn how to drive. Seat time. A good teacher is always helpful. But if you're somewhat proficient with Google, you could definitely teach yourself how to do it. The best way to learn is to weld, and weld A LOT. When I took welding at MBIT in high school, we'd come in at 7:30, be in our booths by 8, and run beads nonstop until noon. Everyday. Buy/borrow/rent a welder, and just weld. The hardest part about welding is setting up the machine, and knowing how to adjust it for a desired effect. That comes with practice, and you also have to get to know your machine. If you want to borrow mine, you can. I can teach you how to set it up and run you through the basics. After that, its just practice that will help you improve. __________________ loltst